NFHCA names Kean University’s Jenna Flemings 2023 Division III National Scholar-Athlete

Photo credit: Sydney Smith, Kean University

MANAHAWKIN, NJ — Jenna Flemings, a fifth-year goalkeeper at Kean University, has been honored as this year’s NFHCA Division III National Scholar-Athlete.

The distinction is bestowed annually upon the Division III All-American with the highest cumulative grade-point average through the fall semester of the current academic year. Flemings achieved an outstanding 3.94 GPA.

She started every game and played every minute (1211:20) this past season for 14-6 Kean, leading the Cougars to the Division III Final Four, making 136 saves and posting a 1.19 goals-against average for the season.

Recognizing her exceptional contributions both on and off the field, Flemings has received numerous accolades, such as selection to the NCAA Division III Championship All-Tournament Team, NFHCA Division III First Team All-American, NFHCA Division III Regional IV First Team (and Regional IV Player of the Year), NJAC Goaltender of the Year for the third consecutive season, All-NJAC First Team, ECAC All-Star, and Synapse Sports First-Team All-American.

Flemings has earned additional recognition for her academic achievements, including the NFHCA Scholar of Distinction and NFHCA National Academic Squad.

She is the second student-athlete from Kean University to receive the National Scholar-Athlete award. Lia DiPiazza was recognized with the honor in 2021.

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